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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.55, 15,006.88 and 3,767.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.55, 15,006.88 and 3,767.26 is: 5,646.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.55 : 15,006.88 = 3,767.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.55/15,006.88 = 3,767.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.55x = 15,006.88 × 3,767.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.55x = 56,534,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,534,818.75/10,011.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.96

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